Small plane crashes near airport, pilot receives no injuries
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A plane flown by an Abbeville, South Carolina resident crashed off the end of the Elbert County Airport after a mechanical issue prevented the pilot from clearing the treeline. Airport Manager Randy Haralson said there were no injuries, but the plane was totaled. (Photo by Wells)
A small single-propeller aircraft crashed at the end of the Patz Field runway at Elbert County Airport July 12, after a mechanical issue during takeoff.